Calandrino-Emmons Paella Patio and Bath

As a creative duo, these clients wanted a useful and protected outdoor space that reflected their vibrant and playful tastes, a place to enjoy the beautiful country views, a place to relax, a place to cook paella. They also wanted to update their bathroom with brighter, more contemporary finishes, and they wanted to separate the tub and shower which was going to be a challenge given that the bathroom was hemmed in on all sides by concrete walls,.

For the outdoor space we designed a larger entry cover that reflected the existing geometry of the home, using painted steel and cedar to create a space large enough to sit in or cook a delicious Spanish dinner. We removed a holly tree to open up the views and moved the adjoining bamboo to the border to add screening from neighbors. Additionally, we added decorative concrete ‘hubs’ at the beginning and end of the new arcing entry path and planted lush, vibrant plants to create a place of joy and beauty to help inspire these two writers.

For the bathroom, we created a tiled wet area for bathing which allowed us to separate the tub and shower within the existing footprint of the bathroom while also elevating the clients’ bathing experience. A short glass block wall provides splash protection and ties this modern space to the mid-century roots of the home. The old painted vanity with tile top was replaced with a new cherry vanity with quartz top and a door was added to connect the bath to an adjacent patio.